Activities of Mario PIRILLO related to 2011/0276(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund covered by the Common Strategic Framework and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006
Amendments (33)
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. In accordance with their respective responsibilities, the Commission and the Member States shall ensure coordination among the CSF Funds, and with other Union policies and instruments, including those in the framework of the Union's external action. Special attention shall be given and, where relevant, resources be allocated for areas in which other Union funds explicitly provide for an integrated approach, such as joint funding for integrated projects in the field of environment and climate.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Operations financed by the CSF Funds shall comply with applicable Union and national law and should not, through their support for strategic long-lasting investments, undermine the strategic long-term coherent application of this legislation.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
The Member States and the Commission shall ensure that environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster resilience and risk prevention and management are promoted in the preparation and implementation of Partnership Contracts and programmes. Member States shall provide information on the support for climate change objectives using the methodology adopted by the Commissionand environmental objectives, including biodiversity and resource efficiency, using the methodology adopted by the Commission. The methodology shall also, to the extent possible, assess the negative impacts of CSF-fund expenditure on climate change and environmental objectives. The Commission shall adopt this methodology by means of an implementing act. The implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3).
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) the indicative allocation of support by the Union by thematic objective at national level for each of the CSF Funds, as well as the total indicative amount of support foreseen for climate change and environmental, including biodiversity and resource efficiency, objectives;
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iv a) the potential amount of support foreseen for complementary activities with non CSF-funds that specifically provide for such cooperation, such as joint funding for integrated projects in the field of environment and climate; for Partnership Contracts that identify environment or climate as thematic objectives, the Member State shall ensure that priority is given to funding activities that complement integrated projects in those fields;
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) the mechanisms at national and regional level that ensure coordination between the CSF Funds and other Union and national funding instruments, especially where those provide for a structured cooperation such as the LIFE programme, and with the EIB;
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4
Article 17 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall set out the detailed actions relating to the fulfilment of ex ante conditionalities, including the timetable for their implementation, in the relevant programmes. With regards to the implementation of plans or strategies under the thematic objectives 4, 5 and 6, Member States shall consider integrated projects in the field of climate and environment as a potential model for an efficient, coherent and well coordinated implementation.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4
Article 24 – paragraph 4
4. Each programme, except those which cover exclusively technical assistance, shall include milestones and targets, programme specific indicators and a description of the actions to take into accountalign with the principles set out in Articles 7 and 8.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 5
Article 24 – paragraph 5
5. Each programme, except those where technical assistance is undertaken under a specific programme, shall set out the indicative amount of support to be used for climate change and environmental, including biodiversity and resource efficiency, objectives.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) progress towards achievement of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, in particular in respect of the milestones set out for each programme in the performance framework and the support used for climate change and environmental, including biodiversity and resource efficiency, objectives;
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4
Article 48 – paragraph 4
4. The ex ante evaluation shall incorporate, where appropriate, the requirements for Strategic Environmental Assessment set out in implementation of Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i
(i) the mechanisms that ensure coordination between the Funds, the EAFRD, the EMFF and other Union and national funding instruments, especially where those provide for a structured cooperation such as the LIFE programme, and with the EIB;
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i a (new)
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i a (new)
(ia) the arrangement of cooperation on environmental and climate priorities between different sectoral administrations on national and regional level, leading to, first, the identification of areas in which activities that complement integrated projects in the environment and climate field could be envisaged and, second, the determination of funding areas where the use of solutions, methods and approaches validated under the LIFE programme can be beneficial;
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall submit an opinion of the national or, dependent on the level where the operational programme is prepared, regional environmental bodies on the measures set out in point (i), and an opinion of the national or regional equality bodies on the measures set out in points (ii) and (iii) with the proposal for an operational programme under the Investment for growth and jobs goal.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 3 – indent 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 3 – indent 1 a (new)
- consistent with the principles set out in Articles 7 and 8.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 4 - Table 1 – row 6 – subrow 6.2 a (new)
Annex 4 - Table 1 – row 6 – subrow 6.2 a (new)
6.2a. Air quality: – A comprehensive air quality Implementation of the management strategy is in place, Directive 2008/50/EC of the including evidence of the adoption of European Parliament and air quality plans that set out measures of the Council of 21 May in order to attain the limit values or 2008 on ambient air quality target values, in accordance with and cleaner air for Europe. article 23 of Directive 2008/50/EC.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 4 - Table 1 – row 6 – subrow 6.2 b (new)
Annex 4 - Table 1 – row 6 – subrow 6.2 b (new)
6.2b. Nature and - Member States have set out funding Biodiversity: priorities for management and Implementation of Council restoration of Natura 2000 areas as Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 part of national or regional Prioritised May 1992 on the Action Frameworks, in accordance conservation of natural with Article 8 of Directive 92/43/EEC habitats and of wild fauna on the conservation of natural habitats and flora (Habitats and of wild fauna and flora, having Directive), especially with regard to the co-financing regards to Prioritised opportunities under different EU Action Frameworks funding instruments. foreseen in Art. 8 (4).
Amendment 95 #
- measures to ensure sufficient administrative capacity. so that timely assessments, at a stage to influence the planning process, can be guaranteed.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 4 - Table 2 – row 7
Annex 4 - Table 2 – row 7
7. Statistical The existence of a statistical – A multi-annual plan for timely collection systems and result system necessary to and aggregation of data is in place that indicators undertake evaluations to includes: assess the effectiveness and – the identification of sources and impact of the programmes. mechanisms to ensure statistical validation; The existence of an – arrangements for publication and public effective system of result availability.; indicators necessary to – an effective system of results indicators monitor progress towards including:; results and to undertake impact evaluation. – the selection of result indicators for each programme providing information on those aspects of the well-being and Implementation of progress of people that motivate policy Regulation (EU) No actions financed by the programme; 691/2011 of the European – the establishment of targets for these Parliament and of the indicators; Council of 6 July 2011 on European environmental – the respect for each indicator of the economic accounts. following requisites: robustness and statistical validation, clarity of normative interpretation, responsiveness to policy, timely collection and public availability of data; – adequate procedures in place to ensure that all operations financed by the programme adopt an effective system of indicators. Member States have established a system which allows them to meet the data collection and transmission requirements under Regulation (EU) No 691/2011 on European environmental economic accounts. Or: en
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 87
Recital 87
(87) The frequency of audits on operations should be proportionate to the extent of the Union's support from the Funds. In particular, the number ofonly one audits shall be carried out should be reduced whwhenevere the total eligible expenditure for an operation does not exceed EUR 1200 000. Nevertheless, it should be possible to carry out audits at any time where there is evidence of an irregularity or fraud, or, following closure of a completed operation, as part of an audit sample. In order that the level of auditing by the Commission is proportionate to the risk, the Commission should be able to reduce its audit work in relation to operational programmes where there are no significant deficiencies or where the audit authority can be relied on.
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For the Partnership Contract and each programme respectively, athe Member States and local and regional authorities shall organise a partnership with the following partners:
Amendment 407 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) regional, local, urban and other public authorities
Amendment 472 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
1a) preserving and promoting the cultural and creative heritage of the Union;
Amendment 486 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6) preserving and protecting the environment, cultural and creative heritage and promoting resource efficiency;
Amendment 645 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, approving the Partnership Contract no later than six months after its submission by the Member State, provided that any observations made by the Commission have been satisfactorily taken into account. As part of its decision to adopt the Partnership Contract, the Commission shall take account of the effective involvement of the autonomous regional territories called to enter into the Partnership Contract, in accordance with the institutional system of each Member State. The Partnership Contract shall not enter into force before 1 January 2014.
Amendment 646 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Where a Member State proposes an amendment to the Partnership Contract, the Commission shall carry out an assessment in accordance with paragraph 1 and, where appropriate, shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, approving the amendment within three months of its submission by the Member State.
Amendment 650 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 16 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 16 – paragraph 1
Member States shall concentrate support, in accordance with the Fund-specific rules, on actions bringing the greatest added value in relation to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, addressing the challenges identified in the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, and taking into account national and regional needs. In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, the managing authorities shall independently select the thematic objectives and investment priorities on which to concentrate the Union's support.
Amendment 695 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 18
Part 2 – article 18
Amendment 711 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 20
Part 2 – article 20
Amendment 731 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 21
Part 2 – article 21
Amendment 755 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1a (new)
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1a (new)
The possibility of multi-fund operational programmes (ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund, EAFRD, EMFF) shall be encouraged. For this purpose the European Commission adopts any measure for the setting up and implementation of these programmes with due respect to the proportionality principle.
Amendment 1331 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 86 – paragraph 1 – point 3 bis (new)
Part 3 – article 86 – paragraph 1 – point 3 bis (new)
3a) Public or equivalent structural expenditure supported by the public administration by way of co-financing of investments activated as part of CSF funding will be deducted from the calculation of structural deficit in the definition of the specific medium-term objectives for the country within the framework of EU Regulation 1466/97, and will equally be deducted in the assessment of compliance with the preventive arm of the Stability and Growth Pact, within the framework of EU Regulation 1467/97.